WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ABB has been selected to supply its Terra HP charging stations as part
of the biggest electric vehicle infrastructure project to date in the
United States.

The chargers, which can refresh even the largest electric vehicle
battery in under 15 minutes, were selected for deployment by Electrify
America, which plans to place hundreds of charging stations within and
around 17 metropolitan areas and along multiple nationwide highway
corridors.

Creating a national network of fast charging stations – the EV
equivalent of fueling stations – is considered crucial for widespread
adoption of electric cars in the United States.

“Electrify America wanted experienced partners to deploy high power
charging technologies that equally serve every battery electric vehicles
today, as well as the next generation of large batteries, and we’re
pleased to have ABB as one of our key suppliers,” said Seth Cutler,
Chief Engineer, Electrify America. “These new charging systems are
designed to provide an optimal driver experience - offering fast,
convenient and reliable service whenever and wherever they need it.”

"We are proud to be chosen for this historic project to support a
world-class EV charging network across the United States," says Greg
Scheu, President of ABB’s Americas region. "Our Terra HP systems will
ensure that sustainable e-mobility is supported with industry leading,
high power charging technology, and will remain so into the future."

The ambitious effort will undoubtedly accelerate the adoption of EVs in
the coming years. Nearly 200,000 EVs were sold in the U.S. in 2017.
However, the country’s charging infrastructure hasn't kept the pace
required to spur mass adoption of electric transportation. Among some
prospective consumers, "range anxiety" – wondering if they will find
someplace to recharge their batteries during a road trip - continues to
be a deterrent when it comes to electric vehicles.

ABB’s Terra HP eliminates those worries. The Terra HP, which can operate
at powers of up to 350 kilowatts, is able to add almost 200 miles (320
kilometers) of range to an EV in a time frame not much longer than
needed to refuel a gas engine vehicle.

Electrify America's plan to place chargers on its highway routes at
intervals of no more than 120 miles (195 kilometers) means that drivers
can be confident they'll be able to reach their destinations.

ABB’s Terra HP chargers are compatible with both the CCS and CHAdeMO DC
fast charging standards, enabling drivers to buy the electric vehicle of
their choice with confidence that it will work at all of Electrify
America‘s charging sites.

E-mobility leadership

As an innovator and provider of a wide range of products and solutions
in sustainable electric mobility, ABB is a logical choice for
participating in the Electrify America effort – and it will be the
largest deployment of ABB high power chargers to date.

ABB’s product portfolio includes charging technologies for electric
cars, buses and trucks, as well as solutions for the electrification of
ships, railways and cable cars. And with more than 6,500 DC fast
charging stations installed in 60 countries, ABB is the global leader in
connected DC fast charging technology.

ABB’s e-mobility leadership is also demonstrated by its partnership with
Formula E, the world’s first fully electric international FIA motorsport
series. The ABB FIA Formula E Championship series provides a platform to
test e-mobility electrification and digitalization technologies in the
crucible of competitive racing. Together, ABB and Formula E are ideally
positioned to push the boundaries of e-mobility.

ABB (NYSE: ABB) is a pioneering technology leader in
electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and
power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport &
infrastructure globally. Continuing a history of innovation spanning
more than 130 years, ABB today is writing the future of industrial
digitalization with two clear value propositions: bringing electricity
from any power plant to any plug and automating industries from natural
resources to finished products. As title partner of Formula E, the fully
electric international FIA motorsport class, ABB is pushing the
boundaries of e-mobility to contribute to a sustainable future. ABB
operates in more than 100 countries with about 135,000 employees. www.abb.com.